By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it plans to reposition Nigeria’s technology ecosystem to emerge as a global digital talent power house. NITDA Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a media parley with the theme ”Exceptional Media Relations, Strengthening BondsContinue Reading
Mrs Rakiya Abubakar, the President, Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA), has inaugurated skills acquisition and vocational programme to train 150 officers and airmen wives in different skills.Continue Reading
Ikuru Lizzy The unending political rift in Rivers has taken a fresh twist with five Commissioners resigning. Their resignations were contained in separate letters addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the mass resignation is the second sinceContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal APIN Public Health Initiatives, an NGO, says there is need to create awareness on the link between HIV and hypertension. Dr Abiodun Isah, Technical Officer, Clinical Services, APIN, spoke with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja in commemoration of the World 2024 World Hypertension Day. Isah highlighted theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Mr Larry Odeh, a school administrator, has underscored the need for proper upbringing of male children to ensure moral uprightness in society. Odeh, Head of Administration, VineCare Schools, gave the advice during the commemoration of the International Day of the Boy Child, organised by the school onContinue Reading
By Martha Agas An NGO, Restore Hope for the Boy-Child Initiative, has said that boys are particularly vulnerable and subjected to torture during violent conflicts and other insecurity situations. The Executive Director of the organisation, Dr Babatunde Kayode, said this at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja to markContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher and Mark Longyen U.S. sports envoys, B-Girl and Lyons, have called on the Nigerian youth to embrace Breakdancing, to enhance their dancing skills and enable them participate in future Olympic breakdancing sport events. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that breakdancing is an officially recognisedContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, on Wednesday in Abuja urged Nigerians to be diligent at their places of work and business. The Minister gave the advice at a dinner tagged “Industry Evening of Honours” organised in honour of Ms. KachollomContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says addressing public health challenges requires a multi-sectoral approach that recognises the intricate interplay between various determinants of health. Dr Binyerem Ukaire, the Director and Head, Family Health Department in the ministry, said this in Abuja during a two-day NationalContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola An NGO, Hacey Health Initiative, says students require proper guidance and counselling in their choice of career paths to achieve fulfillment and contribute positively to socio-economic growth. Ms Mercy Kalu, Programme Officer, HACEY’s PAVE Project Officer, said this during a Career Day Programme at SaintContinue Reading
